iCAN Elevate Conference Delivers Unforgettable Experience for Gen Z’s in the Insurance Industry
We recently hosted the inaugural ‘iCAN Elevate Conference’ in partnership with Aviva, which focused on ‘Empowering Gen Z’s in Insurance’ and featured a wealth of expert advice, career tips and networking opportunities for this growing demographic in the insurance industry.
The special conference provided a dynamic atmosphere packed with engaging sessions and valuable insights into the current landscape of the insurance industry, bringing together over 300 Gen Z employees and students for a unique opportunity to grow, learn and connect with their peers.
The conference was divided into the three key areas below, which were delivered in a series of 12 "TED-Talk"-style presentations by some of the UK's greatest speakers on these topics!
Personal Development: Covering the essential personal branding techniques, confidence-building strategies and effective networking skills that will set you apart as a future leader.
Career Development: Learning indispensable skills such as negotiation, managing upwards and networking effectively to advance your career in the insurance sector.
Innovation in Insurance: Gaining insights into the latest trends and innovations reshaping the industry, empowering you to stay ahead of the curve and drive positive change.
Our speakers on the day included former Love Island star and beauty, fashion and fitness influencer Kaz Crossley, who provided an inspirational and hugely motivational talk, as well as former Royal Marines Commando Simon Jeffries, who gave valuable tips about “High Performance in Productivity for Gen Zs", and the insurance ‘Queen of TikTok’ herself, Samantha Ridgewell, who provided delegates with actionable advice on planning their careers.
See the full list of speakers below:
Simon Jeffries: “High Performance in Productivity for Gen Zs" - Follow on LinkedIn
Mohamed Abdulle: Who discussed “Networking: The Key to Success" - Follow on LinkedIn
Yingzhen Chuang: “The Global Impact of Climate Change and the Insurance Industry" - Follow on LinkedIn
Reuben Christian: "How to Access Your Creativity" - Follow on LinkedIn
Samantha Ridgewell: Who discussed "Planning Your Career" - Follow on LinkedIn
Phil Ossai: Who discussed “How to Leverage Your Personal Brand to Elevate your Career” - Follow on LinkedIn
Heeral Gudka: Who discussed “A Blueprint to Inclusion- What People Don’t Tell You” – Follow on LinkedIn
Olamide Majekodunmi: Who discussed "How to Get Your Finances in Check!" - Follow on LinkedIn
Jeff Heasman: Who discussed “The Insurance Industry: Can We Trust in AI?" - Follow on LinkedIn
Stefanie Sword-Williams: Who discussed "Mindset & Confidence" - Follow their LinkedIn
Kaz Crossley - Follow on Instagram
The diversity of topics covered during the conference were very well received - from personal branding and managing finances to motivation, AI, climate change and so much more.
We were delighted to see how well all of the topics were covered by our expert speakers and how engaged the audience was for each one – they all gained true value and direction that they can act on in their future careers.
New Gen Z Focus Group
We're also excited to announce that we will be forming a new ‘Gen Z Focus Group’ very soon!
This group will play a pivotal role in shaping our future Gen Z Conferences. Keep an eye out for the application process – while spaces will be limited, the opportunities for growth and impact will be boundless.
About iCAN
The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network (iCAN) is a leading organisation committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the insurance sector. Established in 2017, iCAN has been instrumental in spotlighting cultural awareness, fostering talent, and championing diversity within the industry.